TECAMID 12 natural is a semi crystalline polyamide 12 with very high toughness and good chemical resistance, with reduced sensitivity to stress cracking. The TECAMID Nylon 12 properties include the lowest water absorption characteristics of all polyamides, which means any parts made from PA 12 should remain stable in humid environments. In addition to this, PA 12 also has good impact resistance, good slide friction properties, and good wear resistance. Compared to other polyamides, Polyamide 12 has one of the lowest melting points available at 180°C, and a comparably low density of 1,02 g/cm³.

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Facts

Chemical designation
PA 12 (Polyamide 12)
Colour
ivory
Density
1.02 g/cm3

Main Features

  • high toughness
  • good wear properties
  • resistant to many oils, greases and fuels
  • high dimensional stability
  • good slide and wear properties
  • low density
  • low moisture absorption
  • good weldable and bondable

Target industries

Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    1800 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 53 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 53 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 9 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 200 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Flexural strength 68 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    1700 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Compression modulus 1600 MPa 5mm/min, 10 N EN ISO 604
    Compression strength 13/24/55 MPa 1% / 2% / 5% EN ISO 604
    Impact strength (Charpy) n.b. kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
    Notched impact strength (Charpy) 7 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
    Shore hardness 76 D DIN EN ISO 868
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature 37 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Melting temperature 180 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Thermal conductivity 0.30 W/(k*m) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Specific heat 1.8 J/(g*K) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Service temperature 150 C short term -
    Service temperature 110 C long term NN
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 15 10-5*1/K 23-60°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 16 10-5*1/K 23-100°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    surface resistivity 1014 -
    volume resistivity 1014 Ω*cm -
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Resistance to hot water/ bases + - -
    Flammability (UL94) HB - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    Resistance to weathering - - -
    Water absorption 0.04 - 0.07 % 24h / 96h (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62
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    Relative costs Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Relative costs EU from € to €€€€€€ €€ % -

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